Also: meaning, definitions and examples

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also

 

[ หˆษ”หlsoสŠ ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in addition

used for introducing a further point or reason.

Synonyms

besides, furthermore, moreover.

Examples of usage

  • I don't like it. I'm not sure why. I just don't.
  • I'm not going. Also, I don't have the time.
Context #2 | Adverb

besides; too

in addition; as well.

Synonyms

as well, besides, too.

Examples of usage

  • I want to go to the concert. Can I come also?
  • I like ice cream. Also, I enjoy cake.

Translations

Translations of the word "also" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tambรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ juga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบะพะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aussi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tambiรฉn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท de

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูŠุถู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ takรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tieลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tudi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einnig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะฝะดะฐะน-ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tambiรฉn

Etymology

The word 'also' originated from the Old English word 'eallswฤ', which means 'just as, quite so, likewise'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to add information or emphasize a point. 'Also' is commonly used in writing and speech to connect ideas or add extra details. Over time, it has become a versatile adverb that enhances communication by indicating additional information or similarity.

Word Frequency Rank

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